https://www.dublininternationalcomedyfilmfest.com/

WELCOME TO THE DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL DICFF!!!

WE ARE THE HOME OF COMEDY FILMS HERE IN THE HEART OF DUBLIN CITY CENTRE, IRELAND.

FILM, SCRIPT & STAND-UP SUBMISSIONS OPEN MARCH 1ST 2025

BASED AT THE BEAUTIFUL TAILORS HALL, WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE THE MOST COMFORTABLE & FUN TIME VIEWING YOUR OWN & OTHER FILMMAKERS COMEDIC WORKS OF GENIUS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!

​DICFF 2024 TOOK PLACE AT THE END OF NOVEMBER: 27TH TO 30TH 2024 AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA, IRISH FILM INSTITUTE, TAILORS HALL, THE HENDRICK HOTEL AND THE COMPLEX.
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ALONG WITH SOME GREAT FILMS, WE HAD STAND-UP COMEDIANS FROM DUBLIN PERFORMING EVERY NIGHT, A LIVE SCRIPT COMPETITION AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY ON THE LAST NIGHT

DICFF is about celebrating comedy in film.
So often comedy is overlooked in favour of drama. Drama is in fact easier to write, direct and perform.
Comedy is much more difficult and you know if you've succeeded or failed by how many laughs you get!
So, DICFF is here to ensure comedy gets it's due. We want to support our comedic storytellers and celebrate your craft.

in 2024, we implemented a brand new Comedian Competition! We had stand-up heats throughout the summer of 2024 and we had 5 finalists perform at DICFF 2024 in November during the film festival dates: Nov 27th to 30th. The winner: Breda Hegarty won an all paid expenses trip to New Jersey USA to perform at our sister festival in March 2025, "The Irish American Comedy Film Fleadh".

Hannah Mamalis won the Count Basie Spirit of Fest Award for her short film "Baby Steps" & also won an all paid expenses trip to New Jersey USA to our sister film festival to watch her short being screened there.

Now, based at the sumptuous Tailors Hall in D8, we will ensure that you will have a gorgeous time watching hilarious films in this historical building, famous for it's Irish Revolutionary roots with famous Irish revolutionary Wolf Tone having his meetings here.

Awards & Prizes

There are 15 awards to win!

Best Irish Feature

Best Intl Feature

Best Irish Short

Best Irish Language Short

Best Intl Short

Best Director

Best Performer

Count Basie Spirit of Fest Award

Best Short Comedy BY Kids

Best Short Comedy FOR Kids by Adults

Best Live Script Award

Best Irish Sketch

Best Intl Sketch

Audience Award for Best Short

Best Comedian - Stand - Up Competition

Rules & Terms

RULES
Thank you for submitting your film or screenplay (SUBMISSION) to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival (DICFF). We are excited to review your work.

IT HARDLY NEEDS STATING BUT FILMS MUST BE FUNNY

​FILMS MADE AFTER JAN 2024 MAY APPLY

SHORT FILMS NO LONGER THAN 20 MINS.

Features: Features must be at least 75 mins long.

By submitting your SUBMISSION to DICFF you agree to the following:

(1) Submitting a SUBMISSION does not guarantee inclusion in the DICFF, and the selection committee has sole discretion to determine which SUBMISSIONS are selected for participation in the DICFF;

(2) If your SUBMISSION is selected for the DICFF, you will allow DICFF to use any part of the SUBMISSION for promotional purposes before, during and after the DICFF, and the right to present your SUBMISSION as part of the DICFF.

(3) DICFF does not compensate for any costs associated with the production of the SUBMISSION, or travel costs associated with attending the DICFF;

(4) DICFF reserves the right to schedule accepted SUBMISSIONS and to make any changes at any time, and may withdraw any SUBMISSION from the DICFF at any time for any reason;

(5) All film SUBMISSIONS must be online screeners only.

(6) All film SUBMISSIONS that are selected to screen at the DICFF must be digital. To ensure best quality at the screening, digital versions are best.

(7) Filmmakers and screenwriters are solely responsible to ensure all deadlines are adhered to, and shall hold DICFF harmless for any delays or technical difficulties whatsoever;

(8) Filmmakers and screenwriters warrant that all work is original and that all rights have been secured;

(9) Filmmakers and screenwriters shall indemnify and hold harmless the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival and all its agents from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages incurred in any way due to any and all claims.

(10) Awards will be presented in categories identified by DICFF and judging will be done by the judging committee; with the exception of awards for Best of Festival, which will be based on audience votes. DICFF reserves the right to rescind any award for any reason.
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  • Association Les Orées

    We had an amazing experience at the festival. Everything was so well organised, great communication, amazing welcoming, programming and networking. The incredible team behind the festival who shows so much warmth, humanity and humour made it the highlight of our festival run. We highly recommend it to anyone and look forward to take part again in the future. Thank you all for everything :)

    April 2025
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  • Mona Hammoud

    I was extremely happy and honored that my documentary won an award at this festival. Communication with Mo and the whole team was great and smooth. The team is so welcoming and kind, I felt very comfortable because of the great atmosphere. Screenings were interesting and fun, I met great filmmakers there. Worth it! Thank you!

    January 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Mona!! We were so honoured to have you and your brilliant work at our festival! Please come again!! Mo and Team x**

  • MVW Assistant

    Thanks to all at Dublin Comedy International Film Festival for our tremendous experience with them!
    We had a fantastic time at DCIFF. The screening went fabulously and all films were of such a high standard. After the screenings, the young cast from our film 'Wanted' were interviewed by the festival's organisers which was an amazing experience and opportunity for them. The venue was lovely and the DCIFF organisers were wonderful. We were absolutely blown away to receive the award of "Best Film for Kids" which really was the cherry on top for us all! Thanks so much for such an incredible experience. We have many happy memories from this festival and will continue to promote it in our industry.

    From all at Talented Kids and MVW Talent Agency

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ah, we were only delighted to have you all and honoured to screen your fabulous work!! Thank you!!!

    Hope to see you all again next yr!!

    X**

  • Darragh Bourke

    Brilliant all round organization and vibes and fun.

    Had an absolute blast

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ah thank you so much Darragh!! Was so great to have you all there!! And your script was fab!! X**

  • Mitchell McCallson

    I didn't attend, but I everything I've seen on social media / the communication from the event directors was great, fun and well-executed

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ah, thank you so much Mitchell!!! Password Problems went down a stormer and actually scored very highly in the Audience Vote!! Wish you could have made it!! Next time!! Thanks so much for all the merch too :)